Like you, I was glad to see 2020 come to an end. However, many of the same issues remain a significant part of our life and ministry in 2021. So, how does the church move forward to grow healthier and stronger? Adapt – Many of us have learned how to do our work—differently. When the […]
https://louisianabaptists.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/rebuilding-header.jpg5701500Sean Keithhttps://louisianabaptists.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/en-logo.pngSean Keith2021-01-15 14:07:412021-01-15 14:07:41Part 1 - Rebuilding the Sunday School/Small Group Ministry in the Local Church
A book summary of: “Deep Discipleship: How the Church Can Make Whole Disciples of Jesus” Discipleship is an area I have emphasized throughout my ministry and when I saw this book in a fall 2020 issue of Christianity Today, I ordered a copy and read it over the holidays. Some of the main points in […]
What big things have you prayed for during your lifetime? They change from year to year, don’t they? Think for a moment about your requests through the years: A new bike. A date! Admission to your college of choice Help that special person to say “I do.” Give us a child. Help me understand that […]
https://louisianabaptists.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/willyouprayyforthis-header.jpg5711500John Kylehttps://louisianabaptists.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/en-logo.pngJohn Kyle2021-01-05 08:30:052021-01-04 13:14:52Will you pray for this?
“But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” (Luke 2:19 NIV) Captain Gerald Coffee was a POW for 7 years and 9 days during the Vietnam War. In no context are a COVID-19 quarantine and an imprisonment in a war camp comparable, but I think many will resonate with Captain […]
https://louisianabaptists.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/awesomeness-of-christmas-header.jpg5701500Dr. Steve Hornhttps://louisianabaptists.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/en-logo.pngDr. Steve Horn2020-12-22 08:15:552020-12-09 11:40:07The Awesomeness of Christmas is in the Simplicity of Christmas
In the beauty of the Christmas season, don’t forget the messy reason that it came about. The reason for the season and the savior was to deal with the sinfulness of humanity. 1 Timothy 1:15 – “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners…” 1 John 3:5 – “Jesus came to take away our […]
Part 1 – Rebuilding the Sunday School/Small Group Ministry in the Local Church
/in Discipleship /by Sean KeithLike you, I was glad to see 2020 come to an end. However, many of the same issues remain a significant part of our life and ministry in 2021. So, how does the church move forward to grow healthier and stronger? Adapt – Many of us have learned how to do our work—differently. When the […]
Deep Discipleship
/in Adults, Bible Study /by Jeff IngramA book summary of: “Deep Discipleship: How the Church Can Make Whole Disciples of Jesus” Discipleship is an area I have emphasized throughout my ministry and when I saw this book in a fall 2020 issue of Christianity Today, I ordered a copy and read it over the holidays. Some of the main points in […]
Will you pray for this?
/in Resources /by John KyleWhat big things have you prayed for during your lifetime? They change from year to year, don’t they? Think for a moment about your requests through the years: A new bike. A date! Admission to your college of choice Help that special person to say “I do.” Give us a child. Help me understand that […]
The Awesomeness of Christmas is in the Simplicity of Christmas
/in Dr. Horn, Resources /by Dr. Steve Horn“But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” (Luke 2:19 NIV) Captain Gerald Coffee was a POW for 7 years and 9 days during the Vietnam War. In no context are a COVID-19 quarantine and an imprisonment in a war camp comparable, but I think many will resonate with Captain […]
The Messy Reason for Christmas
/in Christmas, Resources /by Lane CorleyIn the beauty of the Christmas season, don’t forget the messy reason that it came about. The reason for the season and the savior was to deal with the sinfulness of humanity. 1 Timothy 1:15 – “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners…” 1 John 3:5 – “Jesus came to take away our […]